In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Clemson Prediction for this College Football Week 8 matchup on Saturday, October 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Clemson Tigers Preview
Clemson has a 4-2 record and a 2-1 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 37-0 home win against Charleston Southern and will face Florida State and Syracuse next.
Offensively, Clemson averages 22.3 points per game, ranking 107th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21.5 points per game, which is 49th. Clemson averages 340.7 total yards per game (187.5 passing and 153.2 rushing), while allowing 330.8 total yards per game (141.5 rushing and 189.3 passing).
Tait Reynolds leads Clemson with 943 passing yards with 64.9% completed passes and 1 touchdown. Gideon Davidson leads the team in rushing yards with 430, while Bryant Wesco Jr. has a team-high 340 receiving yards and 29 receptions. Defensively, Corey Myrick has a team-high 44 total tackles (21 of them solo), while Will Heldt leads the team with 4 sacks.
Virginia Tech Hokies Preview
Virginia Tech has a 5-2 record and a 2-2 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 34-24 home win against Georgia Tech and will face SMU and Stanford next.
Offensively, Virginia Tech averages 37.1 points per game, ranking 22nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21.1 points per game, which is 46th. Virginia Tech averages 449.7 total yards per game (301.6 passing and 148.1 rushing), while allowing 314.7 total yards per game (87.4 rushing and 227.3 passing).
Ethan Grunkemeyer leads Virginia Tech with 1,984 passing yards with 72.9% completed passes and 15 touchdowns. Jeffrey Overton leads the team in rushing yards with 613, while Sean Brown has a team-high 616 receiving yards and 46 receptions. Defensively, Keon Wylie has a team-high 36 total tackles (17 of them solo), while Aycen Stevens leads the team with 8 sacks.
Virginia Tech Hokies @ Clemson Tigers Betting Trends: Week 8
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won 24 of its last 26 home games in October.
- Virginia Tech has lost each of its last six October games as an underdog.
- Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games against teams from South Carolina.
- The home team has covered the spread in eight of Virginia Tech’s last 10 games.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Virginia Tech’s last 10 games.
- Clemson has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Clemson has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has covered the spread in 12 of Clemson’s last 15 games at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in each of its last seven games.
- Virginia Tech has won the first quarter in four of its last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last seven games against teams from South Carolina have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Clemson’s last six home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Clemson Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Nolan Hauser ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for made field goals (15) this season.
Virginia Tech Hokies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Aycen Stevens ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for sacks (7.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Clemson ranks T129th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.7).
- Clemson ranks 11th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (27.3).
- Virginia Tech ranks T3rd among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.4).
- Virginia Tech ranks 5th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+9.0).
Virginia Tech vs Clemson Prediction
In this Virginia Tech vs Clemson prediction, Clemson is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Clemson are being favorited in this matchup even though they have an inferior offense than Virginia Tech, scoring 14.8 points per game less and both teams have almost identical defensive numbers. Clemson has failed to cover the spread in its last two home games, losing one of them outright, while Virginia Tech has won two of its three road games this season. I like the value with the road dog in this matchup, so take Virginia Tech and grab the +2.5 points.